Publishing
Print buyers unsurprised by web offset capacity cuts
Print buyers have said they are not surprised by the removal of capacity from the web offset sector in early 2012.
Ovation Graphics Buys Fort Worth-based Branch-Smith
Ovation Graphics this week announced the purchase of Fort Worth, TX-based Branch-Smith Printing, enabling the 101-year-old company to avoid liquidation and continue operations.
ArborOakland Group continues acquisition spree
Michigan-based marketing services provider ArborOakland Group announced the acquisition of NorthAmerican Reproductions of Livonia, Michigan as it looks to expand beyond direct mail and other marketing...
Unite advises against BGP cut amid illegal claim
Unite has said it will be asking members not to accept a pay cut at BGP, amid claims that the move could be illegal.
Polestar proposes Colchester closure
Polestar has entered into consultation with employees at its Colchester web offset plant over the proposed closure of the site.
Pensord wins manufacturing award
Magazine printer Pensord has been awarded the Wales Quality Award for manufacturing 2011.
Heron redundancies 'rub salt in employees wounds' says Unite
Unite has said that Wyndeham Group's decision to make 86 employees redundant at its Heron subsidiary "rubs salt into the wound" after staff agreed a pay cut to avoid job losses.
Goodhead Group proposes pay cut of up to 20%
Goodhead Group employees have been asked to take a pay cut in order for the business to continue as a self-supporting entity.
E-book sales offer no festive joy to offset printers
Industry experts have predicted gloom for litho book printers in 2012 and beyond after research revealed around 1.33m e-readers were sold over the festive period.
Manroland headed for break-up as suitors eye manufacturing sites
Prospects of a successful investors' agreement for Manroland have improved according to the insolvent press manufacturer's administrator with a break-up of the company seemingly the most likely...